Maine
Guilford is a small town in Maine with a population of 630. Residents earn $41,250 per year, which is 45% below the national average.
Based on current data, Guilford receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Guilford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Guilford is $41,250, 45% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Guilford is $118,500, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $488 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
6.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Guilford has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
| English Only | 97.4% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.6% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $41,250 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,219 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,061 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,434 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.1% |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,574 |
| County GDP | $2,439M |
| Restaurants | 115 |
| Healthcare | 124 |
| Retail | 193 |
| Manufacturing | 71 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,357 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.68% |
| Commute Time | 15.6 min |
| Work from Home | 5.2% |
| Census Median | $118,500 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $144,241 |
| Census Median Rent | $488 |
| 58% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,108 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,186 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,951 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,190 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,357 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.68% |
| Obesity | 36.7% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart Disease | 7.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.1% |
| Asthma | 13.4% |
| COPD | 10.0% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.3% |
| Depression | 30.2% |
| Mental Distress | 22.8% |
| Physical Distress | 16.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.5% |
| Premature Death | 10,675/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 39.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 124 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Annual Average | 43.3°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.9 inches |
| 13% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 328/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1786°N, 69.3950°W |
| County FIPS | 23025 |
Winner: Republican by 27.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 6.6% |
| 80% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.64 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 328/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 124 |
| Restaurants | 115 |
| Retail Stores | 193 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 15.6 min |
| Work from Home | 5.2% |